Lemony Parmesan Chicken Food

CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large cast iron pan (I like this enameled cast iron one) over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-8 minutes per side, without moving, until browned and almost done (internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F). Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pan. Saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the chicken broth, cream, and Italian seasoning, if using. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, until it melts into a smooth sauce.
• Stir in the lemon juice, and adjust amount to taste if desired.
• Return the chicken to the pan. Simmer the chicken in sauce for 1-2 minutes, until hot and completely cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).

CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN PICCATA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and parmesan cheese. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in the flour mixture; shake off excess and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry the chicken until golden on each side and cooked through and no longer pink (about 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer onto a warm plate.
• Add the garlic to the oil in the pan (spray with a light coating of oil if needed) and fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the broth and cream.
• Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; season with salt and pepper to your taste; add in the parmesan cheese and capers. Continue cooking gently for about 2 minutes until thicker. (If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add the cornstarch/water mixture into the centre of the pan and mix through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately).
• Pour in the lemon juice, allow to simmer for a further minute to combine. Add the chicken back into the pan, allow to simmer gently in the sauce for about a minute to soak up all of the flavours in the sauce.
• Serve with the sauce over pasta, steamed vegetables, zucchini noodles or rice. Top with extra capers to garnish, lemon slices and parsley.

LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA SALAD TOPPING

Steps:

• Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs, the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, the lemon zest and thyme, and set aside.
• Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper until they are 1/4 inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
• Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the prepared flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts.
• Place the arugula in a large bowl. In a 1-cup glass measure, whisk together the 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well.
• Pile some arugula on top of each hot chicken breast. With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the chunk of Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on top of the arugula.

CREAMY PARMESAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
• Drizzle over the olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
• Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
• To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the Parmesan and season to taste.
• Add the chicken back in, reduce the heat and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
• Season, garnish with parsley and serve.

LEMONY PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs and cheese in large resealable plastic bag. Moisten chicken pieces with water; add to bag, one piece at a time. Close bag and shake gently until chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until browned on both sides and cooked through (170°F). Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken on serving platter; cover to keep warm.
• Add wine and lemon juice to drippings in skillet; stir to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet. Cook on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until sauce is golden brown, stirring frequently. Serve spooned over the chicken.

LEMONY PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasoning salt in large resealable plastic bag.
• Moisten chicken pieces with water, add to bag, one piece at a time.
• Close bag, shake gently until chicken is evenly coated.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet, on medium heat.
• Add chicken, cook 6-7 minute on each side or until browned on both sides and cooked through (170º F).
• Remove chicken from skillet and cover to keep warm, reserve drippings in skillet,.
• Add wine and lime (or lemon) juice to drippings in skillet, stir to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Cook on med-hi heat 2-3 min or until sauce is golden brown, stir frequently.
• Serve spooned over the chicken.